State of Health

Longform Pastor Dillon Burns, Manchester United Methodist Church.

In rural Washtenaw County, faith leaders work with mental health providers to address COVID impacts

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, January 27, 2022
Longform Edward Lofton and his mother Joanna Lofton, community resource specialist at the Autism Alliance of Michigan. Edward lives with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and, like many people with ASD, has faced unique challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Michigan organizations help people living with autism reduce risks of COVID-19

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, January 6, 2022
Longform Kevin Fischer.

Michigan prepares for long-term mental health effects of COVID-19

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, December 16, 2021
Longform Parent holding infant's hand

Michigan projects aim to dismantle racism at the root of maternal and infant deaths

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, December 7, 2021
Longform Scott Hutchins, school mental health and Medicaid consultant for the Michigan Department of Education Office of Health and Nutrition Services.

Michigan schools adopt new software to expand mental health services

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, November 23, 2021
Longform COVID vaccination

Under-recognized frontline workers help spread word on COVID-19 vaccine in Michigan

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, November 16, 2021
Longform Dr. Leslie Pelkey, Cherry Health’s chief medical officer.

Lack of broadband access is a barrier to health care – and Michigan is aiming to eliminate it

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, November 9, 2021
Longform Duane Breijak, executive director of the National Association of Social Workers' Michigan chapter.

Michigan agencies seek strategies to address child welfare worker shortage

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, November 2, 2021
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PODCAST: How COVID-19 helped Michiganders reconnect to care

Issue Media GroupTuesday, November 2, 2021
Longform Dr. Brad Merker.

New clinic helps Michiganders overcome traumas of intensive care

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, October 7, 2021
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State of Health is a series about how Michigan communities are rising to address health challenges. Previous coverage examined health disparities and how they affect Michigan's children and seniors and integrated care and its potential to improve Michiganders' health. This series is made possible with funding from the Michigan Health Endowment Fund.
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